Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Lerwick/Tingwall Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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LWK Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Lerwick/Tingwall Airport.
What to Expect
Lerwick/Tingwall Airport (code: LWK) has a tiny terminal that offers regional service. Facilities are limited to a single cafe/shop combination. Free WiFi helps pass the time.
Sleeping in Lerwick/Tingwall Airport
Spending the night here is impossible due to the airport’s limited operating hours, closing by 8:30 PM on weeknights, 4:00 PM on Saturdays, and 8:00 PM on Sundays. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer a shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport terminal is open approximately 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM (Mon – Fri) • 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM (Sat) • 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM (Sun), though hours may vary slightly with flight schedules.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas or rest zones exist; the small terminal size and limited hours prevent overnight stays. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels in Lerwick, which is just a 10-15 minute drive away. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Lerwick, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
As of this update, we were unable to confirm whether the airport has any first-class or business lounges. If you know, please click here to update this airport guide.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
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Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Limited power outlets may be available in the terminal; no dedicated USB charging stations are confirmed.
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Lerwick/Tingwall Airport in the main terminal area, though signal strength is said to be inconsistent.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Near the terminal entrance.
Children’s Play Area – Temporarily closed due to Covid.
Currency Exchange – Not available.
Information Desk – Hours: Open according to airport hours (see below)
Shopping – The Airfarye Cafe offers newspapers, snacks, and small gifts. As of 2025, it is operational during airport hours.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this guide.
Car Rentals
Car rentals must be arranged in Lerwick (e.g., Star Rent-A-Car or Bolts Car Hire), approximately 10-15 minutes away
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Taxis must be pre-arranged; the journey to Lerwick takes about 10-15 minutes by road (7.4 km)
Last updated: 2025-02-20
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.